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Now in its fourth edition, this illustrated dictionary gives
readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime
transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This
is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often
do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they
are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: every major
commodity how it is loaded how it is discharged what equipment is
used to handle and store it any specialised terminal required This
new edition not only includes many new definitions, it also
benefits from several photographic sequences showing cargo loading
and discharging processes in action from start to finish. This book
is a valuable reference to any professionals working in the
shipping and cargo handling industry.
The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool
for anyone involved in international trade and a first step towards
understanding the framework within which the international movement
of goods by sea is conducted. The handbook gives concise
explanations of the many activities that comprise shipping,
explaining the terms and how they interrelate. Areas covered
include: Documents used in international transport by sea e.g. the
bill of lading and the charter-party - what they contain, the
different types and examples of each Generic types of ships,
cargoes, containers and ports Details of all the major maritime
associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making,
together with a brief explanation of their objectives The many
extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner
shipping Chartering terms, an explanation of each and their context
Clauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time
charters Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the
commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts
Examples of principal documents Discussing over 1250 commercial
shipping terms, this book will be an essential reference for all
shipowners, charterers, managers and brokers and will also be of
use to legal, insurance and banking professionals.
The Commercial Shipping Handbook is an invaluable reference tool
for anyone involved in international trade and a first step towards
understanding the framework within which the international movement
of goods by sea is conducted. The handbook gives concise
explanations of the many activities that comprise shipping,
explaining the terms and how they interrelate. Areas covered
include: Documents used in international transport by sea e.g. the
bill of lading and the charter-party - what they contain, the
different types and examples of each Generic types of ships,
cargoes, containers and ports Details of all the major maritime
associations prominent in contract drafting and policy making,
together with a brief explanation of their objectives The many
extra costs and surcharges found in shipping, particularly in liner
shipping Chartering terms, an explanation of each and their context
Clauses appearing in bills of lading, in voyage charters and time
charters Technical elements of shipping as they relate to the
commercial operation of ships, for example tides and draughts
Examples of principal documents Discussing over 1250 commercial
shipping terms, this book with be an essential reference for all
shipowners, charterers, managers and brokers and will also be of
use to legal, insurance and banking professionals.
Updated and expanded to include new equipment and also new
documentation relating to bills of lading and charter-parties, this
new edition of Peter Brodie's dictionary provides a reference tool
for all of those who use or operate cargo ships, both tramp and
liner, or who are concerned with their use. This includes ship
operators, forwarding agents, chartering agents and port agents as
well as importers and exporters. The principal areas covered are:
voyage and time charters documentation, including bills of lading
ship types and their gear; ports, their equipment and facilities
cargoes and their packing geographical and weather features. With
few exceptions, standard charter-parties and bills of lading are in
English, as are a great number of textbooks. Consequently, French
speaking students following the various college and university
courses in Shipping and Shipbroking are expected to find this
dictionary of great practical use.
Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is
not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This
comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime
terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk
shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which
cover: The latest technological and other improvements in cargo
handling Improvements in port equipment Developments in the way
freight charges and surcharges are levied New documentation on
bills of lading and charter-party clauses. This book will be an
immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in
maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight
forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship
operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law
will also find the book of great value, as will those in related
industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.
Shipping has many hundreds of terms and phrases whose meaning is
not always obvious, even for experienced practitioners. This
comprehensive dictionary contains concise definitions of maritime
terms and phrases, including those used in liner, tramp and bulk
shipping. This sixth edition contains new terms and phrases which
cover: The latest technological and other improvements in cargo
handling Improvements in port equipment Developments in the way
freight charges and surcharges are levied New documentation on
bills of lading and charter-party clauses. This book will be an
immensely useful reference tool for all professionals involved in
maritime transport, including ship-owners, shipbrokers, freight
forwarders, port authorities, average adjusters, and ship
operators. Practitioners, students and academics of maritime law
will also find the book of great value, as will those in related
industries such as banking, commercial and insurance law.
Now in its fourth edition, this illustrated dictionary gives
readers a visual representation of all elements of maritime
transport which relate to the handling and movement of cargo. This
is particularly for the benefit of shore-based personnel who often
do not get the opportunity to see first-hand how the cargoes they
are working on are handled and moved. The book covers: every major
commodity how it is loaded how it is discharged what equipment is
used to handle and store it any specialised terminal required This
new edition not only includes many new definitions, it also
benefits from several photographic sequences showing cargo loading
and discharging processes in action from start to finish. This book
is a valuable reference to any professionals working in the
shipping and cargo handling industry.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
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